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LJ04 KSG

2004 BMW X5

Grey Petrol 2979cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Feb 2024
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

120,788 mi
Last recorded120,788 miles
Recorded on9 Feb 2023
Typical for 2004 BMW X596,553 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLJ04 KSG
MakeBMW
ModelX5
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,979cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 9 Feb 2023 120,788 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Mar 2022 113,304 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 22 Mar 2022 113,304 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Mar 2021 104,317 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 15 Mar 2021 104,316 miles

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 8 Feb 2020 95,720 miles

Front both front cv boot deteriorated and leaking (slight)

Offside Front rear suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated

Pass 20 Feb 2019 88,995 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated lower arm ball joint dust cover front rear arm (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Oil leak, but not excessive from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Feb 2018 76,626 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2016 74,660 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 16 Dec 2015 72,905 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2014 70,513 miles

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 4 Dec 2013 67,335 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2012 64,137 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2011 59,640 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2010 55,928 miles
Fail 15 Jun 2010 55,928 miles

Nearside Rear Bonded suspension unit bonding failed and part of unit is likely to become displaced (2.4.F.2)

Offside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Rear Bonded suspension unit bonding failed and part of unit is likely to become displaced (2.4.F.2)

Pass 2 Jun 2009 50,618 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2008 37,029 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 1 Mar 2007 28,848 miles

How Reliable is the BMW X5?

Based on 1,735,343 MOT tests across 137,484 vehicles.

77.0%
Pass Rate
7,400
Miles/Year
25
Year Lifespan
137,484
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 31,544
constant velocity joint gaiter split 29,936
Tyre has ply or cords exposed 29,587
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 22,930
constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc 21,276
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LJ04 KSG is a 2004 BMW X5 in Grey with a 2,979cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

Across all 2004 BMW X5 models, the average MOT pass rate is 71.4% with a typical mileage of 96,553 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a BMW X5 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 31,544 recorded failures. If you're considering buying LJ04 KSG, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The BMW X5 typically stays on UK roads for around 25 years. At 22 years old, this BMW X5 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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LJ04 KSG is a 2004 BMW X5, first registered on 17 March 2004.

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